Sourced exclusively from one of the oldest vineyards planted in The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, Stone Valley Vineyard. Only 153 cases produced.
This single vineyard designate from Stone Valley exudes the character of the cobblestone rocks with an aromatically brooding nose of black cherry, brambled fruit, brine, smoked meat, ash and minerality all giving way to a full-bodied, richly concentrated palate with dense flavors, refined tannins and an overall sensation of balance, but holding on to an elegant and silky feel.
Black cherries and violets give way to dark and savory aromatics of black olives, smoked meat and sun-baked earth. On the palate, there is a marked sense of subtlety and restraint given the power and complexity of this wine. The mouthfeel is full-bodied and finessed with fine-grained tannins and a mix of fruit and savory elements that linger on the finish.
With a sense of purity and dazzling expression, this wine leaps out of the glass with generous aromas of fresh berries, plums, orange zest and violets, all supported by white pepper, pipe tobacco, cured meat and fresh-tilled earth. The mouth feel is rich and finessed with balanced concentration. Layered fruit flavors, an earthy backbone and mouth-filling fine grain tannins glide to a smooth finish.
The aromas are fresh and perfumed with red currants, strawberries, cherry cola and crème de cassis, with wet stones, cigar box and earth on the back end to support the ample fruit expression. The wine is medium-bodied with a light touch of fine-grained and supple tannins. There is a purity and finesse to this wine that is utterly captivating, with a finish that lingers endlessly.
Barrel fermented with 50% once-used French oak, the 2018 Voltigeur Viognier has elegant notes of lemon curd and fresh apricots, supported by hints of vanilla and brioche. The wine is medium-bodied, vibrant and generous while staying fresh, lively and seamless on the lingering finish. Only 107 cases produced.
